Cheryl Burke wants Paula Deen to join DWTS

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"I think you'd probably see a different side of her, and I think she would be a great addition to the cast," Burke told ET Canada. "I think coming on something light and fun would be something good for her."

The show could be taking a risk by adding Deen, but it could be a lifesaver to the chef who is left with a lot of free time on her hands. If the ABC show does ask her to join, this wouldn’t be the first time they've come calling.

"They did ask me and I said no," Deen told Extra in 2010. "Fat girls don't look good sweating. I've got catfish arms. And I've got — is that a muffin top right there?"